#power-play

#power-play

Frank's first point of the night came on his first career power-play goal and his first goal of the season. Taking a pass from Alex Ovechkin as he skated into the slot, Frank ripped a shot past Sam Montembeault's glove, giving the Capitals a 2-1 lead 2:00 into the second period. "That first goal on the power play, that's a huge play," Caps head coach Spencer Carbery said postgame.

Plus: Despite not recording a point, Ryan Leonard stood out. The 20-year-old was buzzing all night with seven shots on goal, and a particularly excellent shift towards the end of the third where he led a flurry that ended with a Rasmus Sandin goal aided by his screen in front. For a team looking for a spark offensively, this was an encouraging sign.

Kings projected lineup Joel Armia - Anze Kopitar - Adrian KempeKevin Fiala - Quinton Byfield - Alex LaferriereAndrei Kuzmenko - Phillip Danault - Trevor MooreWarren Foegele - Alex Turcotte - Corey Perry Mikey Anderson - Drew DoughtyJoel Edmundson - Brandt ClarkeBrian Dumoulin - Cody Ceci Darcy KuemperAnton Forsberg Jacob Moverare, Samuel Helenius, Jeff Malott Status report Kuzmenko has moved onto the first power-play unit in place of Byfield, who will be on the second unit.

A Kings power play that has looked rather lifeless so far this season had its first opportunity early in the first, which was cancelled out by a bizarre too many men penalty. The Jets thought they opened the scoring with a point-shot from Josh Morrissey, but it was called back due to goaltender interference. The Jets challenged the play, were unsuccessful, and sent the Kings to their second power play of the game.

Cowboy did a lot with the puck, skated well through the neutral zone, made plays in the offensive zone, Berube said of Cowan. It looked like him and (Tavares) read off each other well, created some scoring opportunities. Cowan has the ability to make those little plays in tight, 5-foot plays. Cowan didn't appear to be phased by the opportunity and appears poised to make the most of his chance alongside the Maple Leafs' stars.

Through five games, the 24-year-old Swede has averaged just 11:45 TOI - more than five minutes below last year's season average of 16:52. Holmstrom has recorded an assist on opening night, but has been held pointless since, and is a -4 on the season. Perhaps the most discouraging statistic for Holmstrom is his two shots on the season. While some may be worried about his inability to get pucks through towards the net this season, Patrick Roy sees no cause for concern.

Well, he is available. I just didn't want to change the lineup... The last few games have been really good. We are just going to keep the lineup the same, and that's all it is. He is an important player - we all like him and want him - but sometimes, these are the decisions a coach has to make. They are not easy for the guys who aren't playing.

He's just being Tom.